I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must leave my rented property in Whalley by 15/7/2024. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice for your lease unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, update to your lawyer and request that they seek the assistance the sellers side, try to a target completion date that all parties will look towards
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may impact a commercial land in Whalley?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Whalley will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Whalley. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Whalley.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Whalley it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Whalley commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Whalley.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Whalley?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Whalley. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am buying a new build flat in Whalley. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whalley
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Whalley before retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Whalley. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Whalley especially if they are familiar with such properties in Whalley.
I was recommended by numerous property agents in Whalley to locate a solicitor using your seach tool. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to promote your site over and above alternative conveyancing organisations?
We refuse to make any financial incentive for sending work in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand a fee as home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.